The Different Company 2003 EDP

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Bergamote

by Jean-Claude Ellena

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The Different Company Bergamote is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. Bergamote opens with Bergamot and Ginger, settles into a heart of Green Notes and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Rhubarb and Musk. The Different Company's Bergamote carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This is J-C Ellena's signature pure, crisp, and clean bergamot. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers zing, but don't expect it to hang around for long; its fleeting nature is its biggest drawback.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Bergamote Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot62%
Ginger38%
Heartas listed
Orange Blossom53%
Green Notes47%
Baseas listed
Musk51%
Rhubarb49%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, especially in warmer weather. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it's not well-suited for dates or formal occasions where you want a more impactful or lasting presence.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

A radiant burst of tart bergamot and spicy ginger ignites the senses, morphing into a greener, slightly sour yet delightfully fizzy heart. Orange blossom lends a whisper of gentle sweetness before the whole composition settles into a clean, musky rhubarb base. It’s like a sparkling, refreshing citrus cocktail, elegant and understated.

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